Winner of six gold medals across three Paralympic Games (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012).
The "Blade Runner" from Africa refers to , a South African former professional sprinter who became a global icon for competing in both the Paralympic and Olympic Games before his career ended in a high-profile murder conviction. Biographical Overview Blade Runner From Africa
: In 2012, he became the first double-amputee athlete to compete against able-bodied runners in the Olympic Games, reaching the 400m semi-finals. Sports Career Highlights Achievement Type Paralympic Success Winner of six gold medals across three Paralympic
: Born in Pretoria, South Africa, without fibula bones in either leg, Pistorius had both legs amputated below the knee at 11 months old. without fibula bones in either leg